45 days in New York City, Jackson & Niagara Falls Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Get out of town with these interesting New York City side-trips: Philadelphia (Philadelphia History Museum, Benjamin Franklin Museum, &more) and Human Village Brewing Co (in Pitman). Next up on the itinerary: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, appreciate the history behind Statue of Liberty National Monument, stop by Times Square, and don't miss a visit to Grand Central Terminal.

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our New York City online trip itinerary planner.

Hyderabad, India to New York City is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Hyderabad to New York City is minus 10.5 hours. Traveling from Hyderabad in January, expect New York City to be colder, temps between 5°C and -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can travel to New York City.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): examine the collection at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and then stop by M&M'S Store New York.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City day trip planning site.

Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Jackson.

Jackson, officially the City of Jackson, is the capital city and largest urban center of the U.S. state of Mississippi. Get out of town with these interesting Jackson side-trips: Canton Christmas Festival (in Canton), Natchez (Stratton Chapel Gallery, St. Mary Basilica, &more) and Vicksburg (Attic Gallery, Vicksburg National Military Park, &more). The adventure continues: view the masterpieces at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, delve into the lush surroundings at Mississippi Petrified Forest, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, and contemplate the long history of Medgar Evers Home.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Jackson trip maker site.

Getting from New York City to Jackson by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from New York City in February; daily highs in Jackson reach 20°C and lows reach 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to fly to Niagara Falls.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S. half of the famous waterfall that straddles the border between Canada and the United States.

Change things up with these side-trips from Niagara Falls: Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park (in Buffalo) and Hamburg Gaming (in Hamburg). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House, enjoy breathtaking views from Niagara Falls Observation Tower, see the interesting displays at Niagara Power Project Visitors Center, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Aquarium of Niagara.

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Fly from Jackson to Niagara Falls in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Jackson in February, expect Niagara Falls to be colder, temps between 0°C and -9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 17th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.